Commissions

Since it was founded, the National Gallery Collection has always inspired artists to create new work. Through our commissioning programme, internationally celebrated artists produce large-scale, seminal projects to be presented within the Gallery, becoming a vital part of the fabric of the institution. They create a long-term presence for contemporary art in continuous dialogue with our historic collection and exhibitions, celebrating our masterpieces as an enduring resource for artists.

This programme continues the legacy of artists commissioned to create artworks specifically for the Gallery’s iconic building, including Boris Anrep, Paula Rego, and Bridget Riley, Jeremy Deller and Richard Long.